Air pollution (indoors and outdoors) is a major issue in public health as epidemiological
studies have highlighted its numerous detrimental health consequences (notably …

Recent research has given us new insights into the molecular biology of extrinsic aging of
the skin. Not only does UV irradiation directly cause photoaging of the skin, but also …

Air pollution exposure is associated with a range of adverse health impacts. Knowledge of
the chemical components and sources of air pollution most responsible for these health …

Epidemiological studies suggest a correlation between increased airborne particulate matter
(PM) and adverse health effects. The mechanisms of PM-health effects are believed to …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common airway disorder. In particular,
acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) can significantly reduce pulmonary function. The …

A World Health Organization (WHO) report from 2016 states that over 3 million people die
annually from air pollution, which places air pollution as the world's largest single …

Air pollution is the largest environmental risk factor for disease and premature death. Among
the different components that are present in polluted air, fine particulate matter below 2.5 μm …

The chronic health effects associated with sustained exposures to high concentrations of air
pollutants are an important issue for millions of megacity residents and millions more living …

Inflammation is associated with the release of soluble mediators that drive cellular activation
and migration of inflammatory leukocytes to the site of injury, together with endothelial …

Significance: Air pollution is a considerable global threat to human health that dramatically
increases the risk for cardiovascular pathologies, such as atherosclerosis, myocardial …